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You need a licenced officiale dive guide
Diving conditions are excellent throughout
the diving season, April to November, and
clear blue waters with viz. of up to 30 metre
is the norm. The underwater landscape is
varied with reefs, walls, drop-offs and caverns.
Marine life may not be as profuse as that
found in tropical seas but on most dives one
will encounter a range of species of fish
including groupers, morays, stingrays, and
bream.
The observant diver will spot different
types of nudibranchs grazing on marine plants
and a variety of other molluscs - some like the
octopi not as tiny but master of camouflage.
For those who enjoy diving along remote reefs in small groups and are willing to trade in their hotel room for a bed right under the Mediterranean starry firmament, a dive cruise on our safari boats, is just what they are looking for.
A liveaboard is an ideal way to explore the unspoiled south west coast line betwen Kas, Kalkan and Kekova.
It is an area with rich historic remains, many of them on the coast and under the sea.
Kas Kalkan areas offer you a variety of dives ranging from shallow reefs to historical wrecks, to steep drop-offs. Therefore it is no wonder that the waters around Kas are said to be amongst the most beautiful ones in the world.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, the eastern Mediterranean offers dive sites for every taste and level.
THE DIVE SITES
Gürmenli Island 1
This is located in a small bay and the underwater environment is like a lunar landscape. Jelly fish, calamari, lobster, grouper, barracuda and bream are amongst the very rich variety at this site.
Kaptanoglu Reef
The reef starts by 3-5m goes max. 35-40m. perfekt visibility and variety of marinlife.
Gürmenli Island 2
The best wall dive in the area. The wall has a total length of 300m and a depth of about 40m. The site boasts many old anchors. Every variety of underwater life is in abundance here. Lots of rays.
Gürmenli Rocks
Close to the Greek Island of Castellorizo are the Gürmenli Islands. Jelly fish, calamari, moray and a good range of fish are to be found here
Meatball Island
An unusual name which derives from the island`s resemblance to köfte (Turkish meatball). The site is situated off the furthest point of the Kas peninsula. At this reef can be found soft coral plus many moray and octopus.
Çapa Banko
Another site of which the origin of the name is lost. Çapa means anchor and the site is home to many old anchors. Also here there are blue snails and small corals. The site boasts some unusual Old millstones dating from Ottoman times.
Neptun
One of best diving sites in the whole area. There is a reef starting at a depth of 5m which resembles an island. This site has an astonishing number of ancient amphora and, each in its season, every type of underwater life common to this area will pay a visit to this famous site. Amphora, fish.
Güvercin Island
The name means Pigeon Island and during the migration season many nest on this small island. Many fish betw. 10 & 25 m: stingray, sponges & moray and good for training. One of the best sites in the Mediterranean to spot Loggerhead Sea Turtles.
Hidayet Bay
At 8m a good spot for training with lots of small fish and sponges. There are many fish between 10 & 25 m: stingray, sponges & moray
Stone Edge
This site boasts an interesting undewater geography due to the number of large rocks scattered around the site. Included in the fish here are moray, Pandora, sea-bream and octopus. There are also amphora.
Cave One
Close to the bay of Limanagzi a small cave 9m deep, lots of small fish, generally mackerel and barracuda
Lighthouse Reef
Near the lighthouse the hulk of a 150 year old ship at 22m, also at this site there are barrels from the hold of the ship. Amongst the great variety of sea-life to be discovered here are many grouper, octopus and moray. And, in season jack-fish, mackerel, barracudas and loggerhead sea turtles (carretta carretta) all along a small reef.
Cave Two
Close to the bay of Limanagzi an air-filled cave at 6 m where an underground river enters the sea. A small swimmable tunnel at 10m. Some nice Amphora.
Limanagzi Wall
The wall has a length of approximately 200m and, in parts has a depth of 40m. Here can be found amphoras, groupers, moray fish and, sometimes, lobster. A small wreck at 17m.
Lighthouse Ottoman Ship Wreck
Near the lighthouse the hulk of a 150 year old ship at 22m, also at this site there are barrels from the hold of the ship. Amongst the great variety of sea-life to be discovered here are many grouper, octopus and moray. And, in season jack-fish, mackerel, barracudas and loggerhead sea turtles (carretta carretta) all along a small reef.
Besmi Island
Enormous Amphora at 40m, which divers can actually enter are the speciality of this site. At certain times of year it is possible to swim with literally hundreds of barracuda and mackerel. Also found are big groupers and jack-fish
Flying Fish
The name says it all. A site better appreciated by experienced divers. The feeling of being enveloped in a swirl of every variety of local fish makes this one of the most exhilirating dive sites around. Amongst many of the surprises at the south of this reef is a famous wreck: an Italian JU52 Aeroplane at 55m.
The Canyon
Starting from at depth of 2m you slowly descend into the narrow mouth of the canyon through several shades of blue until at a depth of about 25m you encounter yellow, brown and orange soft coral. The final surprise, the wreck of a steel hulled cargo vessel at 35m.
Big blue Cave
New discovered very nice cave with many "Garnels" by 30-42m. Fellow the caves continieus beatifuel wall with many fishes and a chimney cave.
Tunnel
Just front of the anker place starts the a big hole which is entry of the tunnel, the entry is by 16-20m ends by 33m. fellowing the tunnel starting a wall with very nice marinlife and groupes.
Sariot wall
One breathtaking dropoffs like Master Jack Cousteu said; " I flew without wings ", starts 10-15m and to 50-60m. The fishes and The marinlife…
Reef 13
New discovered which begins by 13 m.
Kalkan wall/reef
The reef is goes from 5m to 30-40m and than the divers follows the wall one way back to bay/Boat. With many marinlife on wall and many rest of amphores.
Duchess of York:
The Wrack " Duchess of York " which is builded 1893 in England sankt during the 1. Worldwar near Kalkan. There is two parts of wreck on the Riff, the biggest
part is between 20-60 Meter. Variety of marine life and sightings of Turtles are common.
Twin towers
This spot is Apo`s No 1 place.The Wall goes down to depths of 80m in places and different of walls, canyons and holes, providing interesting dives between 20m-40m. The presence of a mild current brings with it a variety of marine life, from Groupers to vast shoals of Sardines. On the wall itself, a host of Nudibranchs can be found with crevices home to Moray Eels. The wall borders a wide reef, flat at 10-15m providing further interest for multi-level dives with Stingrays, Barracuda and even more Grouper a common sight. There is often subject to strong currents allowing some relaxed drift diving, as the warm Mediterranean sea takes you amongst a variety of marine life. Sightings of Turtles are common during the summer months.
Snake Island wall
The Wall goes directly down from 0m to depths of 40-50m. The wall is wide and than you meet reef by 15 m.
North Snake Island
Dive site is sheltered from any adverse weather conditions and, starting at only 2m depth, this site is ideal for beginners and Open Water training. For the more experienced, the gentle slope of the sea bed leads to a set of boulders at 18-25m which is home to a large selection of pelagic. Even further down, a large anchor at 37m provides another interesting area. The North Mouse Island site is also a sheltered location which proves to be a popular resting place for much marine life.
Heybeli Island
The island has two bays, one on either side providing ample shelter from any breezy conditions. The island could have been purpose built for diving, both for beginners and experienced divers alike. The coastline of the island starts at only 2m depth, sloping gradually away to 10m, it provides ideal conditions as a training area for beginners and Open Water students. At 15m in a northerly direction, a group of large rocks have been adopted as home to many fish and, crevices under these rocks can show some interesting inhabitants, the use of a torch is recommended! In the opposite direction, again at around 15m, ancient amphora thought to be some 2000 years old, can be seen partly buried in the sea bed. Further along, at the southern end of the island, a small wall can be found at 20m where Stingrays and (yes more) Grouper are seen. In the same direction, a small distance away from the island, a small reef has been taken over by a large shoal of European Barracuda. They spend the summer months in 15-30m of water but have also been known to make the odd journey into the shallow 3m corner of the bay, this makes an impressive site for the beginners. If no Barracuda are seen, the ever present Sea Bream, Rainbow Wrasse and Damsel Fish always entertain.
Heybeli Reef
Located some 100m from the island of the same name, the reef lays at 10m depth down to 40m at one end and 80m at the other. An abundance of macro fauna exists here and has been described by one diver as being, "as good as the Red Sea but without the coral". Suitable for all levels of experienced divers, the southern end slopes away to 37m where it joins the island and, at the opposite end, there is an impressive wall where vast numbers of Dusky & White Grouper mix with Leerfish. Towards the top of the reef at the end of the summer, Mackerel darting amongst huge shoals of Sardines provide relaxing viewing on shallower dives and safety stops.
Panorama Reef
This reef is located approximately 300m from Heybeli Reef and is similar in characteristics. However, to add to the excitement, both Dolphins and the odd Blue Shark have been seen here.
Öksüz Island
South of Panorama Reef is the very small island of Öksüz. If the weather allows and, no strong currents are present, a complete circuit of the island can be made in 15-18m of water. Going deeper, a wall can be found where Stingrays are often seen in large numbers, both on the generally rocky substrate and, gliding gracefully past through the water.
Plus Sariot reef, Bayrak island reef, Limanagzi cave, Likya wreck, Turtle point and more…
www.apollodiving.com
+90 533 7171909
+46 708 432212
Diving conditions are excellent throughout
the diving season, April to November, and
clear blue waters with viz. of up to 30 metre
is the norm. The underwater landscape is
varied with reefs, walls, drop-offs and caverns.
Marine life may not be as profuse as that
found in tropical seas but on most dives one
will encounter a range of species of fish
including groupers, morays, stingrays, and
bream.
The observant diver will spot different
types of nudibranchs grazing on marine plants
and a variety of other molluscs - some like the
octopi not as tiny but master of camouflage.
For those who enjoy diving along remote reefs in small groups and are willing to trade in their hotel room for a bed right under the Mediterranean starry firmament, a dive cruise on our safari boats, is just what they are looking for.
A liveaboard is an ideal way to explore the unspoiled south west coast line betwen Kas, Kalkan and Kekova.
It is an area with rich historic remains, many of them on the coast and under the sea.
Kas Kalkan areas offer you a variety of dives ranging from shallow reefs to historical wrecks, to steep drop-offs. Therefore it is no wonder that the waters around Kas are said to be amongst the most beautiful ones in the world.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced diver, the eastern Mediterranean offers dive sites for every taste and level.
THE DIVE SITES
Gürmenli Island 1
This is located in a small bay and the underwater environment is like a lunar landscape. Jelly fish, calamari, lobster, grouper, barracuda and bream are amongst the very rich variety at this site.
Kaptanoglu Reef
The reef starts by 3-5m goes max. 35-40m. perfekt visibility and variety of marinlife.
Gürmenli Island 2
The best wall dive in the area. The wall has a total length of 300m and a depth of about 40m. The site boasts many old anchors. Every variety of underwater life is in abundance here. Lots of rays.
Gürmenli Rocks
Close to the Greek Island of Castellorizo are the Gürmenli Islands. Jelly fish, calamari, moray and a good range of fish are to be found here
Meatball Island
An unusual name which derives from the island`s resemblance to köfte (Turkish meatball). The site is situated off the furthest point of the Kas peninsula. At this reef can be found soft coral plus many moray and octopus.
Çapa Banko
Another site of which the origin of the name is lost. Çapa means anchor and the site is home to many old anchors. Also here there are blue snails and small corals. The site boasts some unusual Old millstones dating from Ottoman times.
Neptun
One of best diving sites in the whole area. There is a reef starting at a depth of 5m which resembles an island. This site has an astonishing number of ancient amphora and, each in its season, every type of underwater life common to this area will pay a visit to this famous site. Amphora, fish.
Güvercin Island
The name means Pigeon Island and during the migration season many nest on this small island. Many fish betw. 10 & 25 m: stingray, sponges & moray and good for training. One of the best sites in the Mediterranean to spot Loggerhead Sea Turtles.
Hidayet Bay
At 8m a good spot for training with lots of small fish and sponges. There are many fish between 10 & 25 m: stingray, sponges & moray
Stone Edge
This site boasts an interesting undewater geography due to the number of large rocks scattered around the site. Included in the fish here are moray, Pandora, sea-bream and octopus. There are also amphora.
Cave One
Close to the bay of Limanagzi a small cave 9m deep, lots of small fish, generally mackerel and barracuda
Lighthouse Reef
Near the lighthouse the hulk of a 150 year old ship at 22m, also at this site there are barrels from the hold of the ship. Amongst the great variety of sea-life to be discovered here are many grouper, octopus and moray. And, in season jack-fish, mackerel, barracudas and loggerhead sea turtles (carretta carretta) all along a small reef.
Cave Two
Close to the bay of Limanagzi an air-filled cave at 6 m where an underground river enters the sea. A small swimmable tunnel at 10m. Some nice Amphora.
Limanagzi Wall
The wall has a length of approximately 200m and, in parts has a depth of 40m. Here can be found amphoras, groupers, moray fish and, sometimes, lobster. A small wreck at 17m.
Lighthouse Ottoman Ship Wreck
Near the lighthouse the hulk of a 150 year old ship at 22m, also at this site there are barrels from the hold of the ship. Amongst the great variety of sea-life to be discovered here are many grouper, octopus and moray. And, in season jack-fish, mackerel, barracudas and loggerhead sea turtles (carretta carretta) all along a small reef.
Besmi Island
Enormous Amphora at 40m, which divers can actually enter are the speciality of this site. At certain times of year it is possible to swim with literally hundreds of barracuda and mackerel. Also found are big groupers and jack-fish
Flying Fish
The name says it all. A site better appreciated by experienced divers. The feeling of being enveloped in a swirl of every variety of local fish makes this one of the most exhilirating dive sites around. Amongst many of the surprises at the south of this reef is a famous wreck: an Italian JU52 Aeroplane at 55m.
The Canyon
Starting from at depth of 2m you slowly descend into the narrow mouth of the canyon through several shades of blue until at a depth of about 25m you encounter yellow, brown and orange soft coral. The final surprise, the wreck of a steel hulled cargo vessel at 35m.
Big blue Cave
New discovered very nice cave with many "Garnels" by 30-42m. Fellow the caves continieus beatifuel wall with many fishes and a chimney cave.
Tunnel
Just front of the anker place starts the a big hole which is entry of the tunnel, the entry is by 16-20m ends by 33m. fellowing the tunnel starting a wall with very nice marinlife and groupes.
Sariot wall
One breathtaking dropoffs like Master Jack Cousteu said; " I flew without wings ", starts 10-15m and to 50-60m. The fishes and The marinlife…
Reef 13
New discovered which begins by 13 m.
Kalkan wall/reef
The reef is goes from 5m to 30-40m and than the divers follows the wall one way back to bay/Boat. With many marinlife on wall and many rest of amphores.
Duchess of York:
The Wrack " Duchess of York " which is builded 1893 in England sankt during the 1. Worldwar near Kalkan. There is two parts of wreck on the Riff, the biggest
part is between 20-60 Meter. Variety of marine life and sightings of Turtles are common.
Twin towers
This spot is Apo`s No 1 place.The Wall goes down to depths of 80m in places and different of walls, canyons and holes, providing interesting dives between 20m-40m. The presence of a mild current brings with it a variety of marine life, from Groupers to vast shoals of Sardines. On the wall itself, a host of Nudibranchs can be found with crevices home to Moray Eels. The wall borders a wide reef, flat at 10-15m providing further interest for multi-level dives with Stingrays, Barracuda and even more Grouper a common sight. There is often subject to strong currents allowing some relaxed drift diving, as the warm Mediterranean sea takes you amongst a variety of marine life. Sightings of Turtles are common during the summer months.
Snake Island wall
The Wall goes directly down from 0m to depths of 40-50m. The wall is wide and than you meet reef by 15 m.
North Snake Island
Dive site is sheltered from any adverse weather conditions and, starting at only 2m depth, this site is ideal for beginners and Open Water training. For the more experienced, the gentle slope of the sea bed leads to a set of boulders at 18-25m which is home to a large selection of pelagic. Even further down, a large anchor at 37m provides another interesting area. The North Mouse Island site is also a sheltered location which proves to be a popular resting place for much marine life.
Heybeli Island
The island has two bays, one on either side providing ample shelter from any breezy conditions. The island could have been purpose built for diving, both for beginners and experienced divers alike. The coastline of the island starts at only 2m depth, sloping gradually away to 10m, it provides ideal conditions as a training area for beginners and Open Water students. At 15m in a northerly direction, a group of large rocks have been adopted as home to many fish and, crevices under these rocks can show some interesting inhabitants, the use of a torch is recommended! In the opposite direction, again at around 15m, ancient amphora thought to be some 2000 years old, can be seen partly buried in the sea bed. Further along, at the southern end of the island, a small wall can be found at 20m where Stingrays and (yes more) Grouper are seen. In the same direction, a small distance away from the island, a small reef has been taken over by a large shoal of European Barracuda. They spend the summer months in 15-30m of water but have also been known to make the odd journey into the shallow 3m corner of the bay, this makes an impressive site for the beginners. If no Barracuda are seen, the ever present Sea Bream, Rainbow Wrasse and Damsel Fish always entertain.
Heybeli Reef
Located some 100m from the island of the same name, the reef lays at 10m depth down to 40m at one end and 80m at the other. An abundance of macro fauna exists here and has been described by one diver as being, "as good as the Red Sea but without the coral". Suitable for all levels of experienced divers, the southern end slopes away to 37m where it joins the island and, at the opposite end, there is an impressive wall where vast numbers of Dusky & White Grouper mix with Leerfish. Towards the top of the reef at the end of the summer, Mackerel darting amongst huge shoals of Sardines provide relaxing viewing on shallower dives and safety stops.
Panorama Reef
This reef is located approximately 300m from Heybeli Reef and is similar in characteristics. However, to add to the excitement, both Dolphins and the odd Blue Shark have been seen here.
Öksüz Island
South of Panorama Reef is the very small island of Öksüz. If the weather allows and, no strong currents are present, a complete circuit of the island can be made in 15-18m of water. Going deeper, a wall can be found where Stingrays are often seen in large numbers, both on the generally rocky substrate and, gliding gracefully past through the water.
Plus Sariot reef, Bayrak island reef, Limanagzi cave, Likya wreck, Turtle point and more…
www.apollodiving.com
+90 533 7171909
+46 708 432212
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